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NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Derek Nguyen, Marketing and Communications Director, Washington State Historical Society, 253-317-1273 derek.nguyen@wshs.wa.gov<mailto:derek.nguyen@wshs.wa.gov> Celebrate Native Arts and Culture at the IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival on August 10 [cid:image001.jpg@01DAE2A2.CBECBD00] LOZEN performing at IN THE SPIRIT 2023. Tacoma, WA – The IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival<https://www.washingtonhistory.org/event/in-the-spirit-festival-2024/> will be back in Downtown Tacoma for its 19th year on August 10, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This community event celebrates Native arts and culture and offers a variety of activities for all ages, including art exhibitions, a fashion show, performing arts, artisan vendors, interactive activities, and food. This free community event is hosted collaboratively by the Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Museum of Glass. All museums will offer complimentary admission during the festival. "IN THE SPIRIT has blossomed over the years into an extraordinary community tradition," said Washington State Historical Society Director Jennifer Kilmer. "This year, we were thrilled to receive more applications to participate than ever before. There is an incredible influx of new talent alongside IN THE SPIRIT favorites." Guests to the Washington State History Museum can explore the juried exhibition IN THE SPIRIT: Contemporary Native Arts<https://www.washingtonhistory.org/exhibit/in-the-spirit-2024/>. The exhibition features over 40 artworks by Native artists from across the country, showcasing art ranging from traditional craftsmanship to innovative styles. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite piece, and the winning artist will receive the "People's Choice Award." At the WSHM plaza, guests can shop at the Arts Market, which features Native artisan vendors selling crafts, jewelry, clothing, art and food. Many of the artists in the exhibition will be present as vendors. Throughout the day, performances will take place at the WSHM amphitheater. Performances will begin at noon with the Alaska Kuteeyaa Dancers (Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, Aleut, Muckleshoot, and Quielute), followed by Native American Flute Player of the Year, Rona Yellow Robe (Chippewa Cree Tribe) at 1:00 PM. At 3:00 PM, two Washington State Poet Laureates, Rena Priest (Lummi) and Arianne True (Chocktaw, Chickasaw) will share poetry readings. At 4:15, the heavy-rock band LOZEN (Puyallup) will close the festival. At 2:00 PM, the Tacoma Art Museum will host the highly anticipated return of the IN THE SPIRIT Indigenous Fashion Show. Led by award-winning creative director and designer Mary Kelsay (Native Village of Nikolski) of MEKA Clothing, the show will highlight contemporary Indigenous fashion inspired by ancestral motifs and traditional materials. At the Museum of Glass, guests can watch glass art demonstrations by visiting artist Raven Skyriver in the Hot Shop. Families can learn about formline art and participate in hands-on art activities. The museum will also host Glass Fest Northwest, featuring local artisans, food, drinks, and music on the plaza. IN THE SPIRIT programming is made possible by the guidance of the Native Advisory Committee. Together, they aim to grow cultural appreciation, support Native artists, and celebrate the diversity of Native arts. IN THE SPIRIT is funded in part by Tacoma Venues & Events. For more information about the festival, please visit www.InTheSpiritArts.org<http://www.InTheSpiritArts.org>. # # # Exhibitions and Events Dates and Links: IN THE SPIRIT Contemporary Native Arts Exhibition<https://www.washingtonhistory.org/exhibit/in-the-spirit-2024/> On view through September 29, 2024 At the Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 https://www.washingtonhistory.org/exhibit/in-the-spirit-2024/ IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival<https://www.washingtonhistory.org/event/in-the-spirit-festival-2024/> FREE Saturday, August 10, 2024, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM At the Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 https://www.washingtonhistory.org/event/in-the-spirit-festival-2024/ IN THE SPIRIT Indigenous Fashion Show<IN%20THE%20SPIRIT%20Arts%20Market%20&%20Northwest%20Native%20Festival%20%20%20FREE%20%20Saturday,%20August%2010,%202024,%2010:00%20AM%20to%205:00%20PM%20%20%20At%20the%20Washington%20State%20History%20Museum,%201911%20Pacific%20Avenue,%20Tacoma,%20WA%2098405%20%20https:/www.washingtonhistory.org/event/in-the-spirit-festival-2024> FREE Saturday, August 10, 2024, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM At the Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 https://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/event/in-the-spirit-indigenous-fashion-show/ Glass<https://www.museumofglass.org/glass-fest> Fest Northwest FREE Saturday, August 10, 2024, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM At the Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 https://www.museumofglass.org/glass-fest About The Washington State Historical Society The Washington State Historical Society partners with our communities to explore how history connects us all. The Society's most visible activity, the Washington State History Museum is located in downtown Tacoma on Pacific Avenue among a thriving cultural scene. The museum features interactive permanent exhibitions about Washington's past in the Great Hall, unique rotating exhibitions highlighting the Society's collections, and dynamic feature exhibitions, and hosts events and programs on a wide range of historical topics. The WSHS also offers curricula for teachers, and statewide educational support as well as consultation, support, and resources for museums and heritage organizations across the state. Address: 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 Hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Tues.-Sun. Free monthly every third Thur. from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Admission: FREE for members; Adults $14; seniors (age 65+), students (age 6-17) and military (with ID) $11; free for children 5 and under; family rate $40 (up to two adults and four children under age 18). Patrons with a Washington Quest card and licensed Washington Foster Parents can attend for $1 per person or $2 per family. FREE for active-duty military and up to 5 family members with ID as part of Blue Star Museums.